Felix Varela Senior High School

Felix Varela Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
15255 SW 96th St,  Miami, FL
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
3.8
3.6
2,068 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Nery P Fins
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
83
Full Time Teachers
83
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
540
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
70.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
524:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
Hispanic
91.7%
White
4.2%
Black
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Florida International University 926 Students
Miami Dade College 776 Students
University of Florida 506 Students
University of Miami 494 Students
Florida State University 469 Students
University of Central Florida 453 Students
University of South Florida 239 Students
Florida Atlantic University 204 Students
Nova Southeastern University 184 Students
University of North Florida 140 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 152 Students
Business 150 Students
Psychology 141 Students
Nursing 133 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 120 Students
Veterinary Sciences 67 Students
Computer Science 59 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 48 Students
Pre-Law Studies 46 Students
Political Science and Government 45 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 516 Reviews
3.0 Senior
9/23/2024
my experience at felix varela has been an emotional rollercoaster, i have had plenty of ups and downs at this school and gone through many changes education and friendship wise. my best parts have been taking dual entrollment, taking AP classes, learning about myself, and participating in school events. my worst parts have been the struggles of keeping my grades up in some classes, the people you lose, the lose of motivation on some days, and the struggle of knowing your whole life depends on what you do in those 4 years. if i could change anything i would change how social i was throughout the years.
4.0 Alum
7/26/2024
Felix Varela Senior High is a well kept school that is great for pursuing your graduation. It has plenty of classes and subjects to choose from, and some friendly people who will guide you through those experiences.
5.0 Senior
5/9/2024
I have been here since Freshman year and I haven't had any bad experiences. The teachers are good and caring. The school is clean and is in good conditions.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 18 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/17/2023
As a parent being involved in the school, I’ve witnessed different things I really dislike. First, the school lacks leadership. Ms. Fins is not an involved Principal. This school lacks school spirit. Personally, that’s important for the motivation of the student body. The school rating speaks for it...
5.0 parent
3/31/2023
Excelente referencia me dieron de esta escuela! Por lo que voy a poner a mi niño en ella ! La atención magnífica en la recepción de la escuela Felicidades a la señora Maria, muy preocupada, atenta y hospitalaria, disipando cada duda del padre que va a la escuela, realmente me sentí muy bien! Gracias...
1.0 parent
3/11/2021
El colegio es excluyente , el sr Abel ! Dice que es el principal de la institución es completamente subjetivo , no ayuda a los estudiantes internacionales ,
3.0 parent
6/17/2019
Fair because apareance is more important than the reality.

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